U.S. presses Portugal to move forward with F-35 fighter decision
Lisbon has also held talks with Saab and Dassault after doubts over NATO commitment under Trump
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Portugal signs order for sixth KC-390 Millennium and reserves another 10 aircraft
Agreement was signed with Embraer in Lisbon on Wednesday, 17, following announcement made in June during the Paris Air Show
Portugal closes order for one KC-390 and 10 options for other European countries
Portuguese Air Force will have six aircraft in its fleet while government and Embraer agree on 10 purchase options for possible use in NATO
Portugal confirms transition from F-16 to F-35 fighters
A NATO member country has not yet made an official request to acquire a Lockheed Martin aircraft, but an interview with the Air Force Chief of Staff paves the way towards the 5th generation jet
Portuguese Air Force (FAP) could be the next in Europe to choose the F-35 fighter
Chief of staff stated that 5th generation aircraft is the preferred option to replace the 25 F-16s currently in service